PEG-9 STEARATE
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-9 stearate is used primarily as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps blend water-soluble ingredients with fat-soluble ingredients, creating stable, uniform formulas. This is particularly useful for achieving pleasant, homogeneous textures in creams and lotions.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used as recommended.
✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-9 stearate is of synthetic origin and contains no animal-derived products.
✨ Worth knowing: Although safe for most users, PEG-type compounds can sometimes contain impurities from the manufacturing process. It is therefore crucial to ensure that you use high-quality, tested and certified formulas. There may be irritating contact with very sensitive skin.
Present in: Moisturizers, body lotions, hair care products and some make-up removers.
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